Deadline extension – Call for Experts (POARS Steering Group)

Posted on Fri, 30 Jan 2026, 09:37

The IPPC Secretariat informs that the deadline for the Call for Experts for the Steering Group of the Pest Outbreak Alert and Response System (POARS) has been extended.

Revised deadline: 15 February 2026

NPPOs and RPPOs are kindly invited to …

Now open: 2026 IPPC Diagnostic Protocols consultation period

Posted on Fri, 30 Jan 2026, 08:29

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce a 90-day consultation period for three draft Diagnostic Protocols (DPs). The following drafts are now available for review:

• Bactrocera zonata and Bactrocera correcta (2021-013) – two highly significant polyphagous fruit flies that feed …

Vacancy: IPPC Report writer

Posted on Thu, 29 Jan 2026, 12:04

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce a vacancy for a IPPC Report Writer Specialist within the Integration and Support Team. The successful candidate will support copy-editing and proofreading of publications and lead the drafting, editing, and coordination of meeting …

Vacancy: Pest Outbreak and Alert Response Specialist

Posted on Thu, 29 Jan 2026, 09:00

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce a vacancy for a Pest Outbreak and Alert Response Specialist within the Implementation and Facilitation Unit. The successful candidate will provide technical and coordination support to implement IPPC’s Pest Outbreak Alert and Response …

Draft ISPMs for adoption at CPM-20 (2026) posted. Call for objections opened.

Posted on Wed, 28 Jan 2026, 12:01

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce that the draft International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs) to be presented for adoption at the 20th Session of the Commission for Phytosanitary Measures (CPM-20) in March 2026, are now publicly available on …

Vacancy: Regional ePhyto Specialist

Posted on Fri, 23 Jan 2026, 14:43

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce a vacancy for a Regional ePhyto Specialist within the Implementation and Facilitation Unit. The successful candidate will provide specialised technical assistance in implementing ePhyto in Central Africa and European Union countries, driving development …

IPPC and COLEAD renew collaboration on plant health and capacity development

Posted on Fri, 23 Jan 2026, 07:25

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), on behalf of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat, has renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Committee Linking Entrepreneurship-Agriculture-Development (COLEAD), to strengthen collaboration on plant health, enhance …

New project webpage launched: EU Support to the IPPC Strategic Framework and Workplan

Posted on Wed, 21 Jan 2026, 09:12

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce the launch of a project webpage for EU Support to the IPPC Strategic Framework and Workplan. This project is funded by the European Commission.

The project supports the implementation of the, IPPC …

Now available in Russian: Guide to participating in the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM)

Posted on Tue, 20 Jan 2026, 06:46

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce the release of the Russian edition of the "Guide to participating in the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures of the International Plant Protection Convention" — now available as "Руководство по вопросам участия в …

Now available in Spanish: Guide to regulation of wood packaging material

Posted on Tue, 20 Jan 2026, 06:44

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce that the Spanish edition of "Guide to regulation of wood packaging material: Understanding the phytosanitary requirements for the movement of wood packaging material in international trade" is now available as "Guía para …

Deadline extended – Call for experts on Rhizoctonia theobromae

Posted on Mon, 19 Jan 2026, 07:32

The IPPC Secretariat has extended the deadline for submitting nominations to the call for Expert Working Group (EWG) on Rhizoctonia theobromae.

The new deadline for receipt of nominations is Friday, 31 January 2026, 23:59 (CET).

This extension aims …

Financial Committee November Report Now Available

Posted on Mon, 29 Dec 2025, 14:22

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce that the report from the November 2025 meeting of the Financial Committee has been published.

The Financial Committee provides oversight and guidance on the financial management of IPPC activities, ensuring transparency and accountability. …

Deadline extended: Call for Proposals to host the 2026 International Day of Plant Health

Posted on Mon, 29 Dec 2025, 11:43

The IPPC Secretariat will continue to receive proposals until 8 January 2026 for interested NPPOs and RPPOs to host the International Day of Plant Health on 12 May 2026. The Terms of References, process of submission and other details are …

IPPC Pest Alert – Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Tropical Race 4

Posted on Fri, 19 Dec 2025, 08:53

The IPPC Secretariat has issued a new POARS Pest Alert on Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Tropical Race 4 (TR4), the causal agent of Fusarium wilt of banana. The alert follows official public communications by the NPPO of Ecuador, confirming …